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NGONGOTAHA NEWS
The Sunny side of the Mountain -
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Editor Ann Henderson Mob: 027 2379 204
Email: hendersonann07@gmail.com
website: www.ngongotahanews.co.nz
NEXT DEADLINE: WED 4th NOVEMBER 10AM
OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE
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A man walks into a police station and announces, “My
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and asks, “Sweet Jesus, how much further do you want to
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We are in the Business News reporters visit a hen about a shockingly huge
to help you egg she laid recently. “This is amazing,” they tell the
hen, “a two pound egg, that’s unheard of! Do you have
Audit of Companies, Trusts, Clubs, Child care any goals for the future?” “Yes, I’m really aiming for
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ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH was Alan Gordon RSA, Runner Up David Fleet
School Road, Ngongotaha Ngongotaha and the booby prize went to Helen
Sunday: 9.45am Eucharist followed by coffee and White Ngongotaha. The winning Leads were James
fellowship. Schuster, Runner Up Ngaire Harris both from RSA
Thursday: 9.45am Contemplative Eucharist followed by and the booby prize Richard Mills Ngongotaha.
coffee and fellowship. 11.00am Bible Study
21st September Fun Night Another night of some
Wednesday 1st & 3rd: 1.30pm Games afternoon St
Barnabas Close (Scrabble, Rumikub, 500 etc) good bowls being played. The winners for the night
MESSY CHURCH: Intergenerational church were two’s Richard Mills with 2 wins and a draw
Sunday 25th October 4.00pm – 6.00pm All welcome with 24 points, three was Martin Bertling with 3 wins
Mission Lunch and 26 points and the skip was Cheryl Wiggins 3
Saturday 17th October 11.30 $15.00 please phone 357 wins 26 points.
2107 and leave message 27th September Last Night of bowls for 2020 It
wasn't our usually end of year prize giving as we had
Ngongotaha Indoor Bowls no competitions due to covid 19. Has been a strange
year for most things. Roll on 2021 and let's hope we
7th September Fun Night. Tonight we had a beautiful get some serious games to play. This year we had to
supper supplied by Eddie's wonderful daughters for dress in the colour yellow. I think most members did
his 92nd birthday which he will celebrate later in the their best to find something yellow. Two mats had
week. Thanks so much was appreciated by all. Eddie obstacles that we had to negotiate around. That was
is still playing great bowls. The winners for the night quite tricky. The other mat was normal bowls but
were Cheryle Wiggins, Richard Mills and Bruce the jack was a tennis ball. Everyone seemed to enjoy
Mapson with 32 points. themselves. One of our members Martin Bertling had
14th September Fun Night With RSA Bowlers. The a birthday today and some of his family came to visit
hall was buzzing with bowlers. Everyone seemed him. Our final get together will be our luncheon at
to be enjoying themselves. We always seem to have Cobb and Co. Looking forward to that. I wish all the
a good night when we are playing with the RSA bowlers a safe and happy break.
bowlers. A very social night. The winning skip
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We are now in the home stretch of one of the most important elections we have faced.
There’s a stark contrast with Labour and the Greens who will increase taxes, increase debt massively and pile costs on business that
will slow the economy.
Labour’s plans to increase the minimum wage, add another public holiday and increase sick leave will hit businesses where it hurts
and cost businesses up to $2.8 billion a year. This matters because ultimately, this will affect Kiwis through fewer jobs, lower pay
rises and a smaller economy.
National will work with businesses, not against them, to create more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis and their families.
We have a plan to stimulate the economy through tax relief, reducing red tape and cost, and supporting businesses to create jobs and
grow wages.
As your MP, my plan for Rotorua is to create jobs, ensure a safer community, build the infrastructure we need to grow and be a
strong voice for our local small businesses.
Safer communities is a priority. I recently announced National will bring back the Rotorua Rescue Helicopter. We also have a
comprehensive plan to address the issues caused by methamphetamine use in our communities and we will make the non-disclosure
of child abuse an offense, as well as set reduction targets for children suffering material hardship.
I’m a strong advocate for improving Rotorua’s infrastructure. National will complete four-laning to Ngongotaha and fully upgrade
the Ngongotaha roundabout. We will also straighten and widen the Tauranga Direct Road and State Highway 33 to Tauranga Port.
These are important projects that will create jobs for local people and open up Rotorua for business.
In education, we will prioritise lifting achievement for all New Zealand children, no matter their background or ability through a
$1.9 billion package. We’ll also help get people back into work, upskill small business owners and find a pathway for young people
to find work through our Reskilling and Retraining Policy.
I will continue to be a strong voice for the rural community, and Rotorua tourism and small businesses to help them recover from the
Government’s Covid-19 restrictions.
Recently I hosted Judith Collins in Rotorua to announce National’s plan to rebuild New Zealand’s tourism sector. We will invest
in new tourism infrastructure, create a $100 million Tourism Accelerator Fund and work to open travel bubbles with neighbouring
countries when it’s safe.
Labour has so far delivered a patchwork response to the tourism
crisis. National will work alongside tourism businesses to restore
LAWN SPRAYING the industry towards the levels of success it had prior to Covid-19.
We have already announced a number of other policies to create
jobs and rebuild our economy.
TIRED OF Our comprehensive package of small business policies will reduce
– bees stinging the kids ? the cost and compliance of the tax system, make employment law
- white daisies appearing the day after fairer, improve cash flow, reduce red tape and improve access to
mowing ? capital for new and existing small businesses.
- clover filling your catcher ? Under a National Government, our tax policies will ensure you
get to keep more of what you earn through targeted tax relief for
GET RID TODAY… and especially ONEHUNGA middle New Zealand.
WEED -that VERY PRICKLY one We have announced a better alternative to the Government’s
Spraying to create a great lawn to enjoy and to border management plan.
enhance your garden for everyone The current ad-hoc system is disorderly and confused and is
putting the health and livelihoods of five million New Zealanders
Approved Handlers Certificate (Chemical) at risk.
References available National will establish a specific Border Protection Agency,
304 Central Road requiring international travellers to provide evidence of a negative
COVID-19 test before arriving in New Zealand, better tracing
technology and more stringent enforcement of testing for frontline
Julian Hughes workers.
07 3322755 The threat of COVID-19 will be with us for years to come. Only
National as the plan and competent team to protect and grow the
027 2606755 economy and create the jobs that Kiwis desperately need.
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Hon Todd McClay
Member of Parliament for Rotorua
Authorised by T.McClay, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
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will:
will
9 Bring back the Rotorua Rescue Helicopter to
keep you safe.
9 National will complete four-laning to
Ngongotaha and upgrade the Ngongotaha
roundabout to keep you moving.
9 National will straighten and widen the
Tauranga Direct Road to the Tauranga Port
to better connect Ngongotaha for business.
Your Economy. Your Future.
Todd
McClay
Rotorua
Authorised by Todd McClay MP, 1301 Amohau Street, Rotorua.
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LAKEVIEW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB.
Well spring is well under way at Lakeview the blossom trees are blooming the tui are in full voice and very visible so it is a lovely
time of the year to be on the course.
October competition is a pairs comp 4 ball best ball that runs right through the month.
The start of daylight saving means twilight golf starts up again. Put Wednesday 7th October in your diaries or phones. This is a great
opportunity to play 9 holes of golf after work tee off from 4.00pm – 6.00pm and have a delicious meal afterwards. So grab a few
mates or make up a team with the kids!
The vets group are still getting great numbers on Tuesday. They are always looking for more players to join them and have a great
day of golf and camaraderie. Tee off is 9.30 and a vet age is classified as 50+ for ladies and 55+ for men. So if you are looking for
something to do on a Tuesday come and join them and get some exercise while having fun!
Josh is getting some great numbers attending his junior sessions on Thursday after school. The group has grown so much he is
looking at running a couple of extra days. Call Josh at the shop if you have a junior looking for a different sport or an extra sport to
play. Clubs are provided so just bring a smile!
We had another very enjoyable and successful Quiz night last month. If you enjoy a good quiz get a group of 4 together for the next
night which is Friday 30th October. The dinner is delicious and the company and fun is brilliant. You do not have to be a member of
the club we would love to see you!
A reminder that we welcome everyone to Lakeview whether it is to play golf on the course, hit balls on the range or maybe just a
visit to see progress on the clubhouse!
Until next month stay safe.
Golf shop phone number is 07 357 2341.
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Ngongotaha Medical Centre Limited
Doctors: Simon Firth, Jane Carman, Genevieve Mathews, Kingsley Aneke, Jorgelina Ferreira, Louisa Barter
New “Phone First Acute Clinic” To Replace “Drop In” Clinic
As previously advised, we’ve redesigned our traditional morning “Drop-in Clinic” to a “Phone First Acute Clinic”
system. So If you feel you need to be seen the same day instead of coming down to the Surgery, simply call our
reception from 8.30 a.m. and ask to be put in our “Phone First Acute Clinic” and a doctor or acute-care nurse
practitioner will call you back promptly.
If we can sort your problem with a telephone consultation we will, however if we do need to see you in person
we will arrange for you to come in to be seen. (Please note that there will only be a single consultation charge whether your issue is
resolved by telephone consultation or face to face). Benefits for you are:
No more long waits in waiting rooms with sick children
Less exposure to waiting room bugs from other sick people
Stay in the comfort of your own home.
Operational Update - Level 2 - COVID 19 Pandemic
With the move back to Level 2 some of our operating procedures have had to change, specifically;
The Practice is working between 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. BUT ENTRY TO THE BUILDING IS AGAIN RESTRICTED.
Face to face appointments are still being booked as normal however there is a strict Triage process.
Child Immunisations continue and will be booked as normal
The is “DROP IN CLINIC” has been replaced with the “PHONE FIRST ACUTE CLINIC” as detailed above
The Laboratory Service has resumed and is available from 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon daily.
Third party clinics are still running. Please phone the surgery for details.
EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE RECIPE
Ingredients 250g Butter
125g Butter ½ cup cocoa
½ cup Soft Brown Sugar (lightly packed) 1 ½ cups White Sugar
½ cup Caster Sugar
4 eggs
½ tsp vanilla essence
1 egg
1 cup Standard Grade Flour
1¾ cups Self Raising Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence
½ cup chocolate chunks or chips
Method
Method Preheat oven to 180°C bake. Line an 18 x 28cm sponge
Preheat oven to 180°C conventional or 160ºC fan forced and roll tin with baking paper.
grease or line two baking trays with baking paper. Melt Tararua Butter in a saucepan large enough to mix all
ingredients in. Mix in cocoa, remove from heat and stir in
Beat Tararua Butter, Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar, Chelsea Caster
Chelsea White Sugar.
Sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy, add egg and beat until
mixed.
Add eggs and mix well, then add vanilla essence. Sift in
Edmonds Standard Grade Flour and Edmonds Baking
Sift in Edmonds Self Raising Flour and salt, mix until combined Powder and mix to combine. Pour into prepared tin.
before stirring in the chocolate chunks or chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until brownie springs back
when touched lightly.
Roll heaped teaspoon sized balls of mixture and place on tray,
press down lightly with a floured fork. Bake for approx. 12
minutes.
YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE CHOCOLATE CHIPS FOR
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Here's a good one to get your teeth into over the coming chillier seasons! Full of twists and turns the author cleverly waits until you
think you know what's around the next page, then "flip!" the story takes another twist and you're off on another path.
The main character is a young man coming to the realisation that his love of live theatre has to conclude, as life throws him a
curve ball and it is time to face up to responsibility. A chance meeting with an old school friend changes everything, and here is the
opportunity to have one last throw of the dice. Combining acting and earning a solid chunk of money seems too easy. Who said
there's no such thing as a free lunch?
Solid characterisation, combined with a strong story line and delivered with good pace, results in this novel being one that you will
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It is the year of 1918, at the end
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character Posy. Much loved and
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studies butterflies. Following his
GLENN BRAKE passion, Posy is drawn into the
world of Botany and butterflies.
However, as usual, life throws
up a large and shattering hiccup
into young Posy's idyllic world
and life as she knows it, changes
dramatically.
The author has painted her
characters well, she has chosen
strong storylines and blended
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binding novel. Roll on winter and
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A Dream of Italy by Nicky Pellegrino
This new offering by a favourite author is a great read! Beautifully written with a light hand, you as the reader, are transported
to Italy. This time in the South, and to a tired, but enchanting village. Do you have a spare Euro? For the cost of less than a cup
of coffee- you could own your own Italian villa! Who could resist that? Three people couldn’t, and although all with different
backgrounds and partners, begin their journey to Montenello.
While the storyline is a little predictable, the telling is charming and very readable. The characters are clearly drawn, and the
description of the the food is……mouth watering!
Well worth an Autumn afternoon next to a crackling fire, and perhaps a beverage of your choosing?
Reviewed by Rose
Slice Of Heaven by Des O’Leary
Slice of Heaven is a fantastic book which reflects South Auckland to the extent that you can almost smell the taro cooking. It
follows the press-ganged members of the Junior Boys Softball Team from Manawahe East High School as they make life choices,
try to find a way through the conflicting messages of their communities and learn about each other.
My favourite part is when two characters discover neither of them like being labelled an ethnicity they are not (I’m Vietnamese NOT
Chinese…. I’m Tongan NOT a Samoan)with one going onto find out what an orangi-tangi (his words) is.
The scenes jump off the page and ring true for those of us who’ve ventured into the cultural melting pot of South Auckland. Des
O’Leary has managed to create what he set out to… a book that is about people like us. I highly recommend this, not just for teens
but for all kiwis. Reviewed by Jessica
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Born & Bred Local
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If you see me out and about on my
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or enjoying the sun, stop me for a
chat, or give me a shout!
Mandy Lee 0276 732 331
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Licensee Salesperson
Amtos Realty Services Ltd REAA 2008
Ngongotaha 24 Hood Street Ngongotaha 7 Te Manga Place
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13Ngongotaha News September
Age Concern Rotorua is humming
along, following lockdown, with
several new projects either started or
in the pipeline. Our Out and Abouters
are making use of our new minibus
to make excursions to places in and
around Rotorua with our trip to Maketu
for a fish and chip lunch being the most
well supported so far. Our members
are beginning to be more relaxed about
getting out and about although it has
been difficult to get them out of the
house while there is still the threat
of Covid. On the 1st of October, we
celebrated the International Day of
the Older person with a gathering at
a local eatery. We were fortunate to
have a large number attend and we also
held a mock election and referendum
vote which added to the fun. It was
interesting that the people who attended
were all over 65 and the results of the
Rotorua based Native planting mock election were Party Vote National
46%, Labour 49%. ACT 2%, NZ First
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EFFECTIVE SPRAYING TIME
Referendum Cannabis, Yes 25%, No
75%, End of Life, Yes 48%, No 52%. It
will be interesting how this pans out on
the night of the election.
Age Concern are moving to Parksyde
probably in early November. The move
to Parksyde has been in the pipeline
for several years and is finally going
BAY OF PLENTY AND
WAIKATO WIDE to happen as the first stage of a wider
picture being the development of a
Call our team today to see Whole of Life Hub for the Elderly. This
Hub will hopefully house most of the
how WE can help YOU organisations that deal with the elderly
or email and will become a one stop shop for
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after 65. Age Concern will be moving
into the house beside Parksyde at 5
Tarewa Place which is being renovated
at present ready for the move. This is an exciting development for the elderly of Rotorua and we look forward to creation of the Hub
soon.
In a recent paper written by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians it has called for action on four things that can make or
break a good health and wellbeing. Somewhere to live---a healthy home is a human right. Someone to love---all whanau enjoy
wellbeing. Something to do----everyone has good work. Something to hope for----there needs to be justice and equality. It is part
of the #MakeittheNorm starting point which is informed by the evidence for action on the social determinants for health, like poor
housing, insecure work and low wages, and inequitable health outcomes. People will come to hospital for treatment of pneumonia,
or bronchiectasis---but we are sending them and their whanau right back to the environments that made them sick in the first place.
The RACP say that many of the health issues are preventable if the foundations are right---healthy homes to grow, live and play in,
and good jobs that pay a living wage.
This leads on to a survey conducted by the Commission for Financial Capability which showed a fifth of people are experiencing
problems with their relationships because of financial concerns. Those with low or no income are more likely to stress but having
more money did not necessarily mean financial problems went away, as 21% of respondents with salaries over $150,000 reported
tension. Young people were more likely to report concerns over money and there was a gradual decrease down to 7% of those 65
and over.
At last some fine weather and kids even swimming in the lake over the weekend. I think we are in for a long hot summer. Keep
smiling and stay safe.
Rory O’Rourke
Manager
14Matariki New year
I don’t know about you, but
I have spent many evenings
on December 31st counting
NGONGOTAHA down the clock to midnight
to welcome in the New Year
at one second past the hour.
There have been numerous
Open memorable occasions which
have taken place throughout
7 days
New Zealand.
Most of these New Year’s
evenings took place at our
Bidois whanau homestead
at the Awahou river mouth.
There you would see many whanaunga huddled and standing
around a small fire. Accompanying the sparks and warmth of
the fire would be the wonderful sounds of raucous laughter and
sizzling mutton flaps, trout and sausages. There would also be
Mon - Sat singing to guitars, loud voices and quiet voices and the voice
7:00am – 7:30pm of Lake Rotorua lapping on the sandy beach or tapping her
melody on our fishing dinghies. In the distance you may hear the
Sunday
younger generations excitedly yelling as they raced to “break
7:30am – 7:30pm
the ice” and be the first to dive into the Awahou river for the new
year. Even as I write this I am remembering those who were
1 Hall Road, there celebrating with us that have passed over the years but
Ngongotaha their memories, laughs, voices and singing remain heard through
T: 07 357 4475 the generations they created.
I have also spent a few times celebrating the Maori New year
otherwise known as Matariki. These New Year’s events have
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been a stark contrast. For a start there was no fire even though
it was freezing cold. There was hardly any laughter and ALL
the voices were quiet. We were not beside lakes or oceans
but standing on mountain peaks. These Matariki Maori New
Year’s events started with waking at 4am in the morning and
being a night owl, I was tempted to just stay awake all night,
like I had done a few times on the December 31st New Year’s
celebrations.
The Matariki New Year’s events were more serious and more
Electrical systems, Electronics, Gensets, Batteries, Inverters, Solar • spiritual and it would be a few years before I understood
Buses, Campers, Caravans & Recreactional Vehicles • why. The occasions started with walking up roads or paths to
Marine & RV Mobile Satellite TV • Mountain tops with kids who had bravely joined us 4 o’clock
Boats of all sizes and types • in the morning. Most having no choice to be honest. There
were smaller tamariki being carried, many on their Papas
shoulders some still sleeping. Once we reached our mountain
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email: ken@kjpholdings.co.nz www.marineelectrical.co.nz constellation was also sighted, if you were fortunate enough to
not have clouds running interference. New Year’s Eve and New
Year’s Matariki, December 31st and Matariki. Two New Year’s
occasions and each as significant and memorable as the other.
Many years ago, when I was completing my Masters degree in Education I was privileged to learn under the tutelage of Maori
leader Professor Mason Durie. He outlined back then that there were three forms of knowledge in the world. The first was Scientific
Knowledge or Western Knowledge which is the scientific proving and disproving of theories. The second was faith which you either
believe or not and the third form of knowledge, which he exclaimed was the fastest growing form of knowledge in the world, was
indigenous knowledge. Knowledge belonging to and cared for by indigenous people around the world. Matariki is a part of our
Maori indigenous knowledge.
Matariki is more than seeing in a new year. Much more. Matariki is not just about the gathering of whanau and making memories but
it is also very spiritual as we farewell our dead and carefully analyse and plan the new year while reciting karakia and ceremoniously
presenting gifts of gratitude. Matariki is Scientific knowledge and Faith all contained in one kete matauranga, basket of knowledge.
It has been celebrated by Maori for ever and will be acknowledged forever.
I am pleased that there could be a new holiday for Matariki. It will be a celebration of Maori Indigenous knowledge and a symbol of
our growth as a nation and people. Nga mihi.
Ngahihi o te ra Bidois is an international Keynote speaker, businessman, author, husband and father. See www.ngahibidois.
com
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MORAL OF THE STORY......................
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing
up her shower when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly
wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she
opens the door, there stands Bob, the next door neighbor.
Before she says a word, Bob says, “I’ll give you $800 to
drop that towel.” After thinking for a moment, the woman
kitchens & cabinets drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob.
bathrooms • After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 dollars and
furniture • leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes
back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband
commercial •
asks,…
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timber • “Who was that?” “It was Bob the next door neighbor,” she
windows & doors replies. “Great!” the husband says, “Did he say anything
bi-folds • about the $800 he owes me?”
double glazing •
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stairs •
If you share critical information pertaining to credit
balustrades • and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a
position to prevent avoidable exposure.
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are
walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They
phone 07 348 0620 rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, “I’ll give
joinery@lee brothers.co.nz each of you just one wish” “Me first! Me first!” says the
120 View Road, Rotorua administration clerk. “I want to be in the Bahamas, driving
www.leebrothers.co.nz a speedboat, without a care in the world.” Poof! She’s gone.
“Me next! Me next!” says the sales rep. “I want to be in
Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse,
an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.”
Poof! He’s gone. “OK, you’re up,” the Genie says to the
manager. The manager says, “I want those two back in the
office after lunch.”
Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A rabbit
asked him,”Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day
long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not.” So, the rabbit
sat on the ground below the crow, and rested.
A fox jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you
must be sitting very high up.
A turkey was chatting with a bull “I would love to be
able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed the turkey, but
I haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on
my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re packed with
nutrients.” The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found
that it gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch
of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he
reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night,
there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he
was spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Moral of the story: Bullsh%^ might get you to the top, but
it wont keep you there.
17Dublin’s Patrick O’Shea called his lawyer and asked, “Is it true they are suin’ dem der cigarette companies for causin’
people to git cancer?” “Yes, Patrick, sure is true,” responded the lawyer.
“And now someone is suin’ dem fast food restaurants for makin’ dem fat an’ cloggin’ their arteries with all dem der
burgers an’ fries, is that true,?”“Sure is, Patrick.” “And that a lady sued McDonald’s for millions when she burned her
tongue with that hot coffee that she ordered?” “Yep.”
“And that a football player sued that university when he graduated and still couldn’t read?”
“That’s right,” said the lawyer.“But why are you asking?”“Well, I was thinkin’ . . .What I want to know is, can I sue
Guinness for all dem ugly women It made me date.
Paddy went to the Doc’s today. and said “do you treat alcoholics”, The Dr replied, “of course we do”………Paddy said
“great get your coat on, I’m skint
Barman says to Paddy “Your glass is empty, fancy another one?” lookin’ puzzled Paddy says “Why know would I be
needed two empty glasses?”
Paddy says to Mary if you were stranded on a desert island who would you like most to be with you?” “My uncle Mick”
replies Paddy. “What’s so special about him?” asks Mary. “He’s got a boat,” says Paddy
“Young man,” said the judge, looking sternly at the defendant.“It’s alcohol and alcohol alone that’s responsible for your
present sorry state!”I’m glad to hear you say that,” replied Murphy, with a sigh of relief.”Everybody else says it’s all my
fault!”
An Irishman went for an interview with one of the major blue chip computer companies.
When the interview was over the interviewer told him that all applicants had to complete a test. The interviewer took a
piece of paper and drew six vertical lines in pairs of two on the paper and placed it in front of the Irishman.
“Could you please show me a clever way to make this into nine?”
After thinking for a while the Irishman took the pencil and drew a canopy of leaves on top of the three pairs of lines, and
handed the paper back to the interviewer. The interviewer looked at the drawings and said: “But that is not nine!”
“Oh yes it is”, said the Irishman with a broad Irish accent, “Tree + Tree + Tree make nine!”
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21Kaharoa School
Ngā mihi o te tau hou Rotorua-Ngongotaha Rail Trust
Come visit us and have a picnic in the park and
Creativity was the theme for Term 3-2020. enjoy a ride on our minature Trains and our motor
Speeches-Electives-Choir-Art Exhibition-and….an upcoming
Trolley’s
farewell
We have hobby supplies and a model train room,
Many of our senior students stepped outside their comfort library plus a Museum.
zones and all presented speeches to be selected as finalists
for the West Cup trophy. Congratulations to James who was We also sell shavings and sleepers.
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Welcoming Year 5 & 6 Ngongotaha students to Kaharoa for
an orientation afternoon was a highlight. We were very proud
of our senior students who ran this afternoon for our visitors.
After a sausage sizzle the children were shown around the
school to see learning areas in and out of the school. We
look forward to welcoming some of these young tamariki
next year as Year 7 & 8 students. BERT WILLIAMSON
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Stepping Up Awards
We were treated to the choir led by Mrs Evelyn Falconer
to begin our last assembly of the term.. Fabulous singing!
Rate: $100 per hr
Our Stepping Up awards are usually held at least twice a
term but were combined for our last assembly which saw
16 children acknowledged for Stepping Up throughout the Services
term. Congratulations also to Dane and Ana who won the Reshaping farm
Cornerstone Wheel trophy - ka mau te wehi! tracks, yards & lanes
On Wednesday 23 October parents and whanau were Forming water tables
invited to our biennial Art Exhibition - ‘Our Beautiful Calf sheds
World’. From our feathered friends, bees and flowers to Driveways and tanker
habitats, water, steampunk art and a collaborative ship loops
made entirely of recycled materials it was a feast for the
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eyes. A huge thank you to our teachers who not only spent
the week before encouraging and supporting the artists in
their endeavours but then exhibited their students' art in the Contact Bert
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all in the class during the day whilst this happened.
Our wonderful ‘artist in residence’ Jayne Baume created a williamson101@gmail.com
glass 3D mural with Year 7&8 students all contributing. The
mural was based on their interpretation of ‘Our Beautiful World’. This is now displayed in the administration foyer.
On a different note: Mr Warwick Moyle, after 19 years of leading Kaharoa School, will be resigning as principal at the
end of the year. Whilst we are happy for Mr Moyle who will be able to explore other employment opportunities and
have much deserved time solely with his own family, we are sad that he is leaving us. For Mr Moyle it has always been
about the children and the school community. Mr Moyle has been the planner and organiser behind all the innovative
learning at Kaharoa - from Cornerstone Values to Learning Through Play, to science, to digital, chess and robotics to
school production writer/director to Roots of Empathy in schools-too many to mention. Mr Moyle has also been the
driver behind enhancing the physical environment at Kaharoa for children and community alike to enjoy; upgrading the
administration and classrooms, overseeing the building of the Kōkako Centre, the grandstand seating and swimming
pool and more. Mr Moyle is highly regarded as an innovative principal by his colleagues in other schools. Details of his
farewell will be shared next term.
Please refer to the Kaharoa website for further information. www.kaharoa.school.nz Ngā mihi mahana - The Kaharoa
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Work has started on the Tarukenga to Ngongotaha roading project and it’s great to finally see progress being
made which will eventually upgrade the Ngongotaha roundabout.
For too long this area has been congested during peak travel time and infrastructure funding was not seen
as a priority by the previous Government. So it’s a welcome relief that $14 million has been invested for
roading that will significantly improve the safety of this important, high-use route and busy intersection. The
roundabout has been the site of one serious crash and six minor crashes between 2015-2019.
Construction is to include an additional lane around the roundabout, as well as on all approaches to, and exits
from, the roundabout.
Last month, I had the pleasure to accompany New Zealand First leader, the Rt Hon. Winston Peters to turn
the first sod over at the $11 million St John Ambulance Hub on Te Ngae Rd, formerly the site of Placemakers.
This hub will contain modern facilities for emergency ambulances to respond from, training areas, as well as
staff amenities, facilities and offices. It will also create 120 new jobs.
These ongoing investments show confidence in our district and provide much needed employment, housing
and business options for our city.
Overall, Rotorua has been a huge economic winner receiving major funding of more than $100 million. This
includes:
● $55 million for roading and housing in the Eastside
● $22 million for the Rotorua Museum re-build
● $19.9 million towards the redevelopment of the Rotorua Lakefront
● $15 million to establish and operate Te Uru Rakau (Forestry NZ) in Rotorua
● $7.5 million towards the development of the Whakarewarewa Forest
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